In addition to information provided
in the written report, Barnard reported:

·The library was asked to participate in a
brochure with other Midland organizations that have special programs during
Spring Break.The brochure was
distributed at area schools. The Youth Services Department will be showing two movies everyday during Spring break.

·Dow Gardens featured the butterfly art exhibit
and activities at the library in their spring schedule.The butterfly display and crafts in the Youth
Services area are in conjunction with the Dow Gardens Butterfly Exhibit.

·Valley Library Consortium, the organization that
supports and maintains the library’s automated circulation system, discovered
mistakes in the statistics reported for January 2007.They are reviewing the figures and will issue
a new report. Revised statistics will be available in April.

Soules noted the
Friends of the Library’s Annual Meeting is Wednesday,
May 23, and if any board members could attend it would be appreciated.

VI.Patron
Compliments and Concerns.

Signed Compliments and Concerns

1.I
would like you to continue the books on tape.They are so nice to use, to carry.Especially when walking, doing my work around the house.

Vendors are
phasing out books on tape in favor of new technologies, books on CD and
MP3.

2.The
books on CD skip on high and are not as easy as the tapes.

Vendors are
phasing out books on tape in favor of new technologies, books on CD and
MP3.

3.This
library needs to use paper or recycled paper cups in the café.Styrofoam cups are non-recyclable.American’s throw away 25,000,000,000
Styrofoam cups every year.In 500 years,
all those cups will still be sitting in the Midland landfill.I learned these facts today in the library.

Comment
referred to Cup and Chaucer Coffee Bar staff.

4.As
a Midland resident for the last 30 years, raised two daughters in the Midland
Public School system – THANK YOU for the Black History display!!! Very much
appreciated.

5.Is
there a possibility of shortening the time allowed to display in the display
cases?Seeing as they are so popular and
it would allow more organizations to display.

There is
not usually a problem accommodating requests to use the display case.A waiting list is kept if necessary.
Individuals and organizations spend considerable time installing their displays
so shorten display time may effect quality and interest.

6.How
about giving credit towards Cup & Chaucer when paying late fees? For
instance, my son just paid $15 in late fees.It would help C&C if you gave $5 gift card for each late fee of $10
or over. (This is just an example) Diverts some of the late fee income, but
would be helpful to their operations.Keep up the great work!

Fines collected contribute to the
operating funds of the library.The coffee
bar is an operation of the Arnold Center.

__________________________________________________________________

Unsigned
compliments and concerns:

1.I
looked up a book by author because I didn’t know the title.I would have recognized the title but it gave
187 choices. I looked at about 50 and even found some titles and authors with
no name/word connected to the author (that I coulddiscern).All I can say in with this kind of a system, you’d have to keep lots of
reference librarians available.

The catalog searching tabs will be
relabeled to clarify types of searches.

2.Crafty
Readers should be twice a month.Kids
love it.

Crafty
Readers is now repeated 3 times a month to meet demand.Waiting lists are still necessary.There are no plans to add another new Crafty
Readers program each month.

VIII.Old Business

a.Board/Community
Communications

Heard has turned in her
“Did You Know” article for the July/August issue. Kinnish will be submitting an
article for the September/October issue.

b.Book Drop/Parking Lot

No
report.Barnard noted that the next
committee meeting is at the end of April.

c.Cup and Chaucer Coffee bar

No Report

d.Community Communication Committee, Board Goal 2

Lincoln Township
has been selected for the test mailing of the informational postcard approved
by the Board.Larry Hughes, Township
Clerk, has offered to provide mailing information.The postcards will be sent out in early to
mid April.Barnard also noted that
Edenville Township has invited her to submit an article about the library for
their newsletter.

e.State Librarian’s Town Hall Meeting

Barnard reminded
the Board that the meeting will be held Monday, April 2, at the library.Heard, Brink and Soules will be attending.

f.Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative Board

Bush stated that he
was unable to attend the last meeting.The Cooperative’s annual dinner meeting is May 17.All Board members are welcome to attend.

g.Expiring Terms of Board Members

Barnard announced
that board members Kinnish and Brink are seeking re-appointment,
however Heard will not be seeking another term.Heard explained that sharing the Board MPS position with other staff
would benefit the Board and the library.The Board thanked Heard for her contributions.Barnard reviewed the next steps City Council
will take for the reappointments.

IX.New Business

a.City of Midland 2007-2008 Budget
Process

Barnard
reviewed the budget process and the dates of work sessions leading up to final
budget adoption on May 21st.

b.Board Annual Report Committee

Soules asked
for volunteers to serve on the Annual Report Committee. Bush, Kinnish and Heard
volunteered.

Barnard
distributed copies of the City Council’s goals for 2007 and suggested that the
report incorporate these goals in reviewing this year’s accomplishments and
setting goals for 2007-2008.

In response
to questions, Barnard noted there is not a set deadline to submit the report to
Council but traditionally the report has been approved at the July Library
Board meeting.Bush commented that it
would be feasible to have highlights done by the April meeting and the rough
draft for the May meeting.The format of
the report would be up to the committee.

X.Board Comments

Souls commented on the promotion of the baseball team
with upcoming events and speakers at the library and other Midland
organizations.

XI.Adjournment

Brink moved and Soules
seconded to adjourn the meeting.The
meeting

adjourned
at 7:37 p.m.The next meeting of the
Library Board is scheduled for Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 7 p.m. in Council
Chambers at City Hall.